Wadi Shab Adventure

Wadi Shab Adventure
Excursion Highlights:
  • Immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of Wadi Shab, an expansive canyon gorge filled with palm trees and serene, crystal-clear pools.
  • Embrace adventure with a 45-minute hike through the spectacular Wadi canyon to reach the first of the renowned pristine pools.
  • Experience the thrill of swimming through a smaller canyon and crossing deep pools to reach a secret cave with a small waterfall.
  • Marvel at the surreal beauty of sunlight filtering into a hidden cave, creating a breathtaking turquoise-blue water spectacle.
  • Enjoy a relaxing picnic after an exhilarating swim and hike in this natural wonderland.
Price: $225.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Standard
Shore Excursion Type Eco, Nature
Shore Excursion Duration 8 Hours
Activity Level ? Difficult
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Muscat Port gate. Further details will be provided on your electronic ticket.
Food/Beverage Provided Picnic-style lunch with beverages.
Recommended Dress Comfortable light clothing, swimwear, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat. Sturdy closed-toe shoes - as the terrains are rocky.
Restrictions Must be physically fit in order to walk on rocks and swim.

Wadi Shab Adventure

You will depart Muscat in the morning and drive along the coast toward the city of Sur. After a photo stop at the Bamah sinkhole (swimming in the sinkhole lake is possible) and the long white Fins Beach, we will arrive at Wadi Shab.

Discover this natural, enormous canyon gorge lined with palm trees and impressive indications of what the power of the water coming down the mountains can do.

After an approximately 45-minute walk through the Wadi Canyon, you will reach the first of the famous crystal clear pools. Here we change into swimwear, leave our belongings behind, and start swimming and walking into a smaller canyon. After swimming/walking through the water, we come to the last pool. Here the water is deep and you will have to swim to cross to the other side.

Next, you will find there is a small gap in the wall among the large rocks that will allow us to swim through into a fantastic cave with a small waterfall inside. This is the highlight of the trip, witness the sunlight filtering in from outside turning the water into a beautiful turquoise blue color while the water showers down one side of the cave from the wadi beyond.

After you have worked up an appetite, enjoy a nice relaxing picnic before the drive back to Muscat.

Please Note: If you don't want to swim, you can stay near the first pools where the water is shallow. The wadi is strewn with rocks of all sizes and can make walking difficult, it is recommended guests be in good physical shape to participate in this tour. Bring sun protection, a hat, sunglasses, sturdy walking shoes, swimwear, and a beach towel.